One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Chapter 64

Chapter 64

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As soon as Doris walked into the hotel today, her colleagues‘ eyes were drawn to her, which made her feel uncomfortable.

In the locker room, they gathered around her curiously. “Doris, those snowflake earrings are gorgeous! Where did you get them? How much were they?”

“I didn’t know,” said Doris..

“You’re wearing them, and you don’t know?” one girl asked incredulously. “Are those real diamonds? They must have cost a fortune.”

Doris responded with a faint smile.

“Doris, did you make up with Mr. Watson?” someone speculated.

“No way,” Doris quickly denied.

“Then someone’s chasing after you?” another girl chimed in.

“No,” Doris said before fleeing the conversation, overwhelmed by their probing questions.

Later, Lola, who had caught wind of the chatter, came over to see Doris‘ diamond earrings. Known for her wealthy background and familiarity with fine jewelry, Lola immediately recognized the earrings as extraordinary.

“Doris, where did you get these earrings?” Lola asked.

“My husband brought them back for me from Biscuit while he was on a business trip,” Doris replied. Lola was the only one at the hotel who knew Doris was married. “Are they really that expensive? How expensive are we talking?”

“I couldn’t find an exact match, but I’m sure they aren’t cheap,” Lola said confidently. “Did your husband strike it rich? This is quite the extravagant business trip gift.”

“Who knows? Maybe he’s just a reckless spender,” Doris replied with a nonchalant shrug.

Before her shift ended, Doris received a call from Jeremiah.

“Ms. Reed, are you free tonight? Mr. Watson asked me to inform you that he’ll meet you at 8 p.m. in Room 1806 at the Hampstone Hotel. He’ll only have thirty minutes. If you miss it, the opportunity’s gone.”

‘He wants to meet at a hotel? And not just any hotel, my workplace, no less. Everyone here knows we broke up, and now he’s engaged to Leia. If my colleagues see us, what will they think?‘ Doris wondered.

all the cards, leaving her no room to refuse. Even if Ryan was setting her

Lewis she’d be working late at the hotel and would come home later

the doorbell, and after three rings, Ryan

there in a light blue shirt paired with

said with a pleased smile, stepping aside. “Come in.”

hesitated for a moment before stepping inside

Ryan settled into the sofa, then looked at Doris, who was still standing. “Take a seat,” he

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armchair, her bright eyes meeting his. “Ryan, let’s get

pouring it into a wine glass. He filled it to about a half–inch and handed the glass to Doris. “This is a good wine. Give it a

drink.” Her alcohol

Ryan, especially given their history as ex–lovers, required her to stay

give you?” Ryan asked, the corners of his lips curling into a faint smile. “Are you

remained composed on the surface. “Of course not. You’re overthinking

T’m absolutely afraid. Better

been amicable,

ces between them.

during our three years together, I had thoughts about sleeping with you. I had countless opportunities to

mine.

our that you think I’d resort to something

yet, in your mind, I’ve

slightly, showing faintly on her face. Ryan

may not be a saint,” Ryan said coldly, “but as the son of the Watson family and the head of Watson Group, do you think I lack options when it comes to

plenty

underestimate me. And don’t think too highly

the wine glass, raised it to his lips, and downed the small amount of wine left in one decisive motion. Setting the empty glass lightly on the coffee table, he fixed Doris with a piercing gaze, his eyes never leaving

calm, her expression indifferent. Ryan’s harsh words didn’t seem to rattle her. After all, she was simply trying to protect herself. There was nothing wrong

bottle to pour himself another glass, but before he could, a knock at the door

room service department handed him an unopened bottle of wine. “Mr.

as one of her colleagues. Surprise flashed in her eyes, quickly followed by a flicker

gaze tinged with hostility. Doris felt the weight of

Lily left, silence returned to

wine on the table and pushed it slightly toward Doris.

swirling. Ryan held all the power in this negotiation; she

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